How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bessemer Area School District | New Branches Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bessemer, Michigan | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 359 | 358 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bessemer Area School District | New Branches Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,944 | $12,450 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 20.7% |
| State Revenue | 68.2% | 69.2% |
| Local Revenue | 19.7% | 10.1% |
Bessemer Area School District
Federal State Local
New Branches Charter Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bessemer Area School District | New Branches Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 9.9% |
| African American | 0.9% | 51.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3% | 25.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.0% | 76.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bessemer Area School District | New Branches Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 762:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.0% | 31.8% |
School Types
Bessemer Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
New Branches Charter Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.